Legislator Gilbert Nominated for . US Attorney Role in Western Va.

Legislator Gilbert nominated for . US attorney role in Western Va.

ROANOKE — Todd Gilbert, a former state prosecutor and speaker and minority leader of Virginia's House of Delegates, was nominated Tuesday to become the next U.S. attorney for the western half of the state.

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